Chanel Oliver
Chesapeake,Virginia
Summary
Seasoned Special Education Teaching Assistant with many years of classroom experience working with disabled and special needs students. Assisted in administering lessons and academic materials and maintained safe and productive environment throughout daily activities. Compassionate worker dedicated to securing well-being for students and cultivating personal growth and development.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre K4 Teacher
Fisherman's Net Preschool & Learning Center
Norfolk, Virginia
03.2012 - Current
- Planned and conducted activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provided students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- Ensure that the classroom environment is arranged in accordance with program goals and philosophy.
- Maintained open communication with parents to follow the progress of their child through daily personal interaction, FNLC website, and monthly newsletters about events regarding our classroom and center.
- Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders and speech problems.
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Virginia Beach, VA
12/07/20 - Current
- Worked one-on-one with students who required additional assistance understanding material or completing assignments.
- Supported transitions from one activity or area to another throughout the day.
- Organized materials within classrooms according to established procedures.
- Attended professional development sessions related to best practices for supporting students with disabilities.
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies.
- Managed class of special education students in absence of lead teacher.
- Reviewed and reported on IEP progress.
- Helped create a positive learning environment by encouraging students through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Monitored playground activities to ensure safety for all children involved.
- Provided support to teachers by helping them prepare materials for activities or lessons.
Education
Associate of Science - General Studies
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA05.2020
High School Diploma -
Salem High School
Virginia Beach, VA06.2002
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA05-2026
Skills
- First aid training
- Active listener
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Approachable
- Punctual
- Training in food handling preparation
- Basic clerical knowledge
- Problem-solver
- Reliable
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong computer skills
Timeline
Pre K4 Teacher
Fisherman's Net Preschool & Learning Center
03.2012 - Current
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
12/07/20 - Current
Associate of Science - General Studies
Tidewater Community College
High School Diploma -
Salem High School
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Norfolk State University
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